Whereas his older brother wasted himself through alcohol, Smith considered careers in literature and the ministry before turning first to temperance reform and then to abolitionism.

He voted against church disestablishment in Ireland, also against the secret ballot, though for temperance reform.

The couple complemented each other in terms of political ideas and tastes, teetotalism, and temperance reform.

He was involved in temperance reform, building the parochial school system in the diocese, and constructing a new cathedral.

After several lapses and a terrific struggle, he determined to devote his life to lecturing in behalf of temperance reform.

Reflecting his radical, nonconformist background, Fothergill was a strong advocate of temperance reform and the evils of alcohol.

At Hull, Newman Hall engaged actively in social causes, including support for Chartism and temperance reform.

This is why Franklin Evans has been referred to as a supplement to America's temperance reform.

He found a popular subject in temperance reform, which he took up with characteristic assertiveness.

He also was a member of the school board and of the board of health, and was a crusader for temperance reform.